All Obituaries

Everette Lilburne Russ, Jr. was born on August 25, 1949 to the late Everette L. Russ, Sr. and Marie Russ in Salem, New Jersey. He departed this life at the age of 70 on July 31, 2020 at 12:19 a.m. He was married to Carolyn Jean Russ. Everette Russ was known as a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and The Governor. He was employed by Allied Security in Allentown, PA as a Security Officer. Everette enjoyed, and had a passion for music and enjoyed entertaining a crowd with his...

Obituary On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, Nosaj Cepeda departed from this world. He was known as Saj, Suave Sapho, Sajy, Big Brother. He was born on January 22, 2002 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Jason Cepeda and Tiara Clark. He will be remembered by many in the community for his love of family, basketball, music, and joking around with everyone. He was a great friend, son, brother, confidante, and always had time for everyone and anyone who needed a listening ear. He loved living...

Marion Pratt Peterson, affectionately called "Beef" by family and close friends was called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2020. She was the eight of nine childrenborn to King Soloman and Pearlie B. (Grays) Pratt on December 14, 1953 in Easton, PA. She accepted the Lord at an early ageand attended Union A.M.E. Church in Easton prior to moving to New Jersey. Marion was a graduate of Easton Area High School, Easton, PA, Class of 1971. She later attended Middlesex Community...

Angelo Antonio Villamil, Jr, also known as "Buddy", 38, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Tuesday, July 7th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Buddy was born in Fountain Hill, PA on March 15, 1982, a son of Laurie (Pedersen) Crispino and the late Angelo Antonio Villamil. Buddy enjoyed spending time camping, fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Laurie Crispino and Step-father,...

Pauline Plummer, 92 of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on July 4th, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and caregiver friends.  Pauline was born April 6th, 1928 in Miami Florida. She was the oldest child from the union of parents Ida and George McDonald.  Pauline moved from Florida to Allentown after she married Emery Plummer in 1956 when the two became a loving blended family of six, later adding two more to their union.   Pauline worked in...

Age 47, of Harleysville, PA passed away June 17 after an accident that occurred at the family’s lake house in Greentown, PA. Graduating from Whitehall High School (‘90) and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (‘94), Dennis was finishing his 22nd year with Ryan, LLC. He and his family have lived in Highland Village, Texas, Venetia, PA, and settled in Harleysville in 2009. During his time in Harleysville, Dennis was an active leader in Scout Pack & Troop 91, a coach...

Wilson Gonzalez Ortiz Jr, age 53, passed away peacefully on May 16 , 2020. Wilson was truly loved by Family and Friends. He is survived by his Wife Yanira González Ortiz, his children Shay and Kenneth, stepdaughters Karina, Kiara and Melysa and six grandchildren.  The graveside services will be held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park on Wednesday May 20th at 1:00 pm.   

Janice E. Carpenter,78 of Allentown passed away on April 22,2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Wilbur Carpenter. Survivors: Her son, Jimmy Gross, wife Stephanie Daughters: Phyllis Thomas, Gerry Gross Kopcik, Alyssa Gross,Stephanie Silfies, Tracy Gross. brothers; Stahley Shell of California, Curt Shell of Georgia. Sisters; Antonia Williams husband Elmer of Bethlehem, sister Linda Stevenson of South Carolina. Predeceased by daughter, Darlene Gross,...

Johnny Lee King, Jr. was born on March 6, 1965 in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Johnny Lee King, Sr. and Willie Mae Wright.  John peacefully moved on, on April 10, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Prior to health issues, John loved all types of sports. He was loved everywhere he went. He always had a smile on his face and no matter what kind of day he had, he would make you smile too. John loved his family and we all loved him. John never married. He leaves to...

Reginald M. Springer, fondly known as “Mac” or “Reggie” by friends and family, was a dedicated father and husband, great family provider, and friend to many. He was a hard worker and always stressed the importance of education with his children, whom he greatly supported and put through college. He put himself through college while his children were young, eventually earning a master’s degree in sociology from The City College of New York. He dreamed of...